springtime

American  

[spring-tahym] / ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the season of spring.

2. the first or earliest period.

   the springtime of love.

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springtime British  

/ ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm /

noun

1. Also called: springtide.  the season of spring

2. the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something

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Etymology

Origin of springtime

First recorded in 1485–95; spring + time

Example Sentences

Then in the spirit of springtime renewal, thought-provoking plays like “John Proctor Is the Villain” and “Fences” will leave audiences in contemplation before festive summer item “Boop! The Musical” swoops in to lift spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Seoul and Washington kicked off their springtime military drills "Freedom Shield" on Monday, which will involve about 18,000 Korean troops and run until March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

In the South in the springtime, “your cars and outdoor furniture can be covered in bright yellow,” says Molly, 44.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

While much of the country is still digging out from snow, it’s springtime in the streaming world, with an impressive-looking crop of new series poised to compete for viewers’ eyeballs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

It looked so new, so hopeful, like a leaf in springtime.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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